John Chambers is the founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, where he invests in and mentors startups. Previously, he spent 25+ years with Cisco, serving as CEO, chairman, executive chairman, and now chairman emeritus. Chambers is the chairman of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and was appointed global ambassador of French tech by President Emmanuel Macron of France. Chambers promotes entrepreneurship, gender equality, and startups around the world, as he believes new businesses will be the core driver of economic growth and job creation in the Digital Age.